CVE-2006-0836: Low severity Mozilla Thunderbird vulnerability

Published Feb 22, 2006
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Updated

Mozilla Thunderbird 1.5 allows user-assisted attackers to cause an unspecified denial of service by tricking the user into importing an LDIF file with a long field into the address book, as demonstrated by a long homePhone field.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mozilla Thunderbird=1.5

Event History

Feb 22, 2006
CVE Published
02:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0836?

CVE-2006-0836 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can potentially disrupt normal functionality.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0836?

To address CVE-2006-0836, avoid importing LDIF files from untrusted sources and consider upgrading to a later version of Mozilla Thunderbird.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-0836?

CVE-2006-0836 specifically affects Mozilla Thunderbird version 1.5.

4

Can CVE-2006-0836 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2006-0836 requires user interaction to exploit, as it necessitates importing a malicious LDIF file.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-0836?

The primary impact of CVE-2006-0836 is an unspecified denial of service, which can lead to application crashes or unresponsiveness.

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